Alma News

Click to enlarge image Rehearsals are in full swing for Senior Spotlight, scheduled for Saturday, Oct.

Marie E. Reader, age 86, of Rhinelander, died peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday, September 17, 2008, at Cherry Meadows in Appleton after a courageous battle with bone cancer.

One woman was injured in a one-car crash at about 11:30 a.m. Thursday near Highway 35 and Spring Creek Road near Alma, Wis., according to the Buffalo County Sheriff's Department.

A former city council member in Alma, Wis., has been charged with felony arson for allegedly setting fire to a closet in her family's house.

KELLOGG -- The old farmhouse had two big second-story windows that looked like eyes staring across the fields and the river toward the two giant smokestacks of the Alma, Wis., power plant.

Click to enlarge image Janine Ruff, of rural Alma, has begun her quilt for the annual quilt challenge.

For some of our country's troops, the military is a life-long commitment. That holds true for this month's Unsung Hero.

Dove Healthcare Nursing and Rehabilitation, 1405 Truax Blvd., will offer the class "Taking Care of You: Powerful Tools for Caregiving," from 9:30 a.m. to noon Tuesdays from Sept.

James W. 'Jim' Poellmann, age 81, of Bayside, former long-time resident of Manitowoc, entered into eternal life on Thursday, Aug.

Dave Becker has a thing for the past. "I like to see things the way they used to be," he said.

Gary Edward Ory, Age 65, departed this earthly world on August 2, 2008 in Naples, Florida.

For details on the Saturday daytime games and musical events, call Dorothy Bjork at 715-442-4462. For information on the evening's auctions and performance by Vicki Emerson, contact Rebecca Paquette Johnson at ...

For details on the Saturday daytime games and musical events, call Dorothy Bjork at 715-442-4462. For information on the evening's auctions and performance by Vicki Emerson, contact Rebecca Paquette Johnson at ...

For details on the Saturday daytime games and musical events, call Dorothy Bjork at 715-442-4462. For information on the evening's auctions and performance by Vicki Emerson, contact Rebecca Paquette Johnson at ...

A career counselor from the Educational Opportunity Center at UW-Eau Claire will accept appointments Wednesday in Chippewa Falls.

Remy Ceci has been healthy for 19 years, but has not been able to find health insurance during that time.

The Memorial Day Parade in Eau Claire starts at 9:30 a.m. Monday. The parade begins in Wilson Park and will follow Barstow Street to Lake Street, proceed over the Lake Street bridge, turn left onto First Avenue ...

“We're either going to do it, full steam ahead, or drop it”

Freight trains and locomotive whistles are a part of life in towns along the Mississippi River. via Leader-Telegram

“It is snapshots in time of mom's hands holding their child's hand all through life”

In good hands A new book captures moments shared between mothers and sons. By Troy Espe ALMA - A writer, artist and singer have combined on a fitting tribute for Mother's Day. via Leader-Telegram

John Kringel, born June 7, 1920 passed away May 1, 2008. John was formerly of at Summit Lake and Hortonville, Wisconsin. via WisInfo